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Head of the Jewish community in Thuringia, home to some 800 Jews, said he was "shocked and irritated" by the plan's "total lack of sensitivity." Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article:…

Iran called a new European initiative to establish a payment mechanism to facilitate trade a “first step” and hopes it will expand. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Iran calls new…

Al-Monitor met with Ahmed Felfel and his wife Jazia at the couple's farm in the Gaza Strip, where they spoke about the impact of war, water scarcity and border closures…

Sectarian-related acts of violence continue in Egypt, particularly in Minya governorate, with extremists causing security forces to close a place of worship for the Copts. Source: Al Monitor Full Article:…

Nidaa Tounes recently announced its support for President Beiji Caid Essebsi to pursue a second term, a move that stirred controversy given his advanced age. Source: Al Monitor Full Article:…

The Cairo International Book Fair's 50th edition opens amid controversy over its new location and visitor numbers, with some booksellers boycotting the fair. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Has Cairo…

Raids conducted in second half of 2018 uncovered 450,000 counterfeit items Source: ITP.net Full Article: HP and UAE authorities seize 450,000 counterfeit items

Palestinian and European officials expressed concern and regret on Wednesday over Israel’s decision not to renew the mandate of an international monitoring group in the occupied West Bank city Source:…

Pope Francis said he was looking to write a new page in the history of relations between religions with his visit to the United Arab Emirates from Sunday. “I am…

Sudan’s army said on Wednesday it will not allow the state to collapse amid nationwide protests, as the defense minister warned of a “plot” to trigger insecurity in the African…